1
as in advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
sought career guidance from the college counselor
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2
as in supervision
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
felt secure under the president's cautious guidance of foreign affairs
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as in stewardship
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
an adviser who undertakes the guidance of his students' academic careers
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Recent Examples of guidance
But Trump’s order directed the government to set aside disparate impact theory and called on Education Secretary Linda McMahon to produce new guidance on discipline in schools within 30 days.
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Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
Essential news and guidance to live your healthiest life.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 1 May 2025
After Vreeland’s death in 1989, the event lost some its splendor under the guidance of museum curators.
—Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
In March, the Trump Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced plans to release a framework that removes all references to reputational risk from its guidance.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
Essential news and guidance to live your healthiest life.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 1 May 2025
After Vreeland’s death in 1989, the event lost some its splendor under the guidance of museum curators.
—Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
In March, the Trump Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced plans to release a framework that removes all references to reputational risk from its guidance.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidance
Noun
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The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.—
Javier Zarracina,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Jimmy Carter gets advice from his teen Carter defeated Ford and was elected in 1976.—
Chris Lamb,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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Christopher Wheeldon is directing and choreographing, and music supervision, arrangements, and orchestrations are in the two-time Tony-winning hands of Tom Kitt.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
23 Apr. 2025
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The musical will be directed by Christopher Wheeldon (MJ: The Musical), with music supervision by Tom Kitt (Next to Normal).—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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His stewardship of the economy was once one of his and his party’s advantages, but the public no longer views it positively.—
Christian Paz,
Vox,
2 May 2025
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In a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted last week, just 36 percent of respondents approved of Trump's economic stewardship—the lowest level across both of his presidential terms.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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The anchor has not been afraid to challenge CBS News management in the past.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
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Although anyone can pay their rent and earn rewards with Bilt, the company’s Bilt Alliance network of 4.5 rental homes integrates payment platforms with property management systems.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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If transitioning to a new field, emphasise skills like strategic planning, stakeholder management, problem-solving, or financial oversight – abilities that hold value regardless of industry.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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How judicial selection works under DC home rule In Washington, D.C., two different commissions have handled judicial selection and oversight since 1970.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Apr. 2025
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In addition, objects from the Kuiper Belt orbit in the opposite direction from everything else in the solar system, according to NASA.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
2 May 2025
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Despite some conflicts over the direction the church should take, most experts don't expect the conclave to stretch beyond a few days.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The Hanged Man asks you to fully surrender control and embrace this chapter of stillness.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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That proposal would see Moscow de facto control parts of the Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Luhansk and Donetsk regions that Russia occupies but does not fully control.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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In terms of voter approval of Trump's handling of the economy, 42 percent approve, with 24 percent strongly approving and 18 percent somewhat approving, while 55 percent disapprove, 42 percent strongly and 13 percent somewhat.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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During his campaign last year, President Trump repeatedly attacked former President Joe Biden for his handling of the economy, vowing to boost economic growth and lower inflation.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Guidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidance. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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